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• Responsible for reading and interpreting technical assembly
  drawings, schematics etc. required for repair and maintenance.
• Conferring with other technicians and personnel of the power plant
  to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions and provide
  technical information for improvement of maintenance.
• Install, test and commission mechanical machinery, equipment, systems
  and processes to meet the requirements of the power plant.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principals to design and make changes
  to installations with a view to improving performance or providing a
  solution to a problem- engineering solutions.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty
  operations and come up with recommendations for maintenance crew.
• Oversee installation all routine maintenance and repairs at the
  power plant and make reports to the maintenance engineer for the planning
  of long outages and overhauls.
• Ensuring that safety precautions are followed in the place of work.
• Provides engineering support by responding to requests for
  electrical problems.
• Complies with codes by adhering to requirements; advising senior
  management on needed actions.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking Mechanical material stock
  to determine inventory levels; anticipating needed supplies.

• The ideal applicant for the Uganda Electricity Generation Company
  Ltd (UEGCL) Mechanical Technician job placement must hold a Higher
  National Technical Diploma in mechanical engineering, production
  engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar.   
• Post graduate certificates in other fields of engineering such as
  mechatronics, automation etc. is an added advantage.     
• Three years of working at a power plant, heavy manufacturing
  Industry, processing plant, a major repair workshop or similar work places
  are needed for this position.
• Ability to interpret Mechanical Engineering Drawings
• Familiar with installation practice, testing and commissioning of
  field civil instrumentation such strain gauges, piezometers etc
• Excellent knowledge of machines, spare parts, operations and
  maintenance
• Excellent observation skills
• Excellent analysis skills
• A sound knowledge regarding safety measures
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communication and motivation skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Must be highly organized, systematic and precise in work
• Shall be trained and certified in operation of Mobile equipment and
  gantry cranes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft applications
• Basic knowledge of Engineering Standards
• Age: Below 35 years

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